Light Up Lake Elmo
Lets make a Holiday Wish come true!
Nominate someone for a $500 Holiday Wish!
See details below.
🎄 Light Up Lake Elmo 2025
Saturday, December 6th • Downtown Lake Elmo
Let’s come together as a community to shine the light of generosity, hope, and joy this Christmas.
Location: His Healing House
Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 3pm- 5pm
Admission: FREE – All are welcome!
Celebrate the Season with Your Community!
Downtown Lake Elmo will sparkle with lights, laughter, and holiday cheer as we gather for this year’s Light Up Lake Elmo Community Day!
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for an evening full of small-town joy and festive fun.
Event Highlights
- 🎅 Meet Santa – Capture a magical photo and share your Christmas wish!
- 🎄 Tree Lighting Ceremony – Watch as the Christmas tree shines bright in the heart of Lake Elmo.
- 🎨 Family Crafts & Games – Fun, hands-on activities for all ages.
- 🍪 Snacks & Hot Cocoa – Warm up with delicious holiday treats from local favorites.
- 🎶 Music & Merriment – Enjoy Christmas carols and community performances that fill the air with joy!
Register for Free
Make a Holiday Wish Come True!
This year, the SOTO Lake Elmo Businesses — (Steady Strides, His Healing House, La Vie Est Belle, Nygard Agency & Associates (American Family Ins.) & The Synder Team - Exp Realty)
Know someone who needs a little Christmas Magic?
During the month of November we are collecting Community Wishes. Winner to be chosen and announced the evening of Light Up Lake Elmo (12/06). Wish granted by SOTO businesses.
During Light Up Lake Elmo we will be celebrating the magic of Christmas and the promise of holiday wishes with letters to Santa, family photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, holiday treats and magic wands to spread holiday cheer.
We’re blessing one special person or family in our community with $500 — and we want you to tell us who deserves it!
How to Nominate:
- Think of someone who could use a little extra joy or support this Christmas.
- Share their story — tell us why they inspire you and how this gift could brighten their season.
- Fill out the nomination form here.
- All nominations must be received by December 4th, 2025.
The winner will be announced live during the Light Up Lake Elmo event on December 6th!
Nominate Someone
